Linda Ritchie, Ph.D.

Licensed Professional Counselor/Marriage & Family Therapist

The Center for Life Strategies has both a Clinical Psychologist and a Neuropsychologist on staff. We offer a full range of psychological and neuropsychological assessment services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. There are many issues that can be assessed through a psychological and / or neuropsycholgical evaluation. Some common conditions include:
-Learning disabilities, ADHD and attention skills
-Giftedness, intellectual abilities and academic skills
-Emotional functioning
-Developmental disabilities, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, language skills
-Cognitive or memory problems
-Dementia
-Cognitive loss due to neurodegenerative disease, head injury or stroke
We complete all assessments in a timely fashion and will provide...(view profile to read more)

Sapna Doshi, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

As a psychologist, I have been trained in applying research in a therapeutic context. I follow the research carefully to ensure that I am providing the highest level of care to my clients. I strive to be warm and empathic in my approach. Therapy is a place that should be free of judgement. Call today for a free phone consultation so we can determine if my approach to therapy will be a good fit for your needs.

Anita Gadhia-Smith, PsyD, LCSW-C, LICSW

Psychotherapist

My approach in psychotherapy is to begin by meeting you where you are. Together, we will identify your goals, and I will assist you in moving forward to meet them. Therapy will help you to make changes and progress more quickly in your life. You will come to understand how your past has affected your present, the reality of your current situation, and how to live your best life in the future.

Carlos Durana, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor

Understanding psychological growth and deviations from healthy developmental processes is essential in helping individuals and couples improve their situation. In my work, I make use of adaptational and motivational perspectives. Using adaptational strategies, I attend to how a client experiences, appraises, reacts, and copes with life stressors. The motivational perspective, on the other hand, attends to the fulfillment of physiological, security/safety, belongingness/love, esteem, and self-actualization or spiritual needs. It is not uncommon to be unaware of our deeper needs and motives, and the conflicts that exist between our needs and the actions used to satisfy them. In helping others, I tailor my approach to the client’s goals and needs.

Ron Kimball, PhD, CGP

PhD Licensed Psychologist

A psychologist is someone who has been trained as a specialist in human behavior. Both PhD's and PsyD's are familiar with and use research to support the interventions and techniques that are part of their practices. We are also trained in the use of psychological evaluation and assessment. In these ways we are different than counselors, social workers, and psychiatrists.

Marsha Lucas, PhD

Psychologist

Good psychotherapy can help you create and experience change in your life, with more resilience, "doing" relationships differently, noticing and effectively redirecting yourself in those moments when you fall into old habits, improving your physical health through emotional wellness, getting your brain into better gear.
I’m a psychologist as well as a neuropsychologist, and have been for nearly 25 years. Human connection together with how our minds work best; how we can change (literally) the wiring of our brains to give our hearts room to grow and to love – bringing all of that together to help is what I love to do. I bring that to therapy with a straightforward, empathic, and genuine way of working with people. If that sounds right for you, let's get to work.

Nancy Montagna, Ph. D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Psychologists are scientist/practitioners. That means we are aware of the results of research. I have particularly studied research into how people can become happier. I am always studying the latest information on healing trauma and relationship problems. My clients over the years have also taught me a lot. I am a good listener and will commit myself fully to our work together. I will be present with you and bring a wonderful tool box to my work! My greatest satisfaction is to see people becoming more fulfilled, feeling good about their lives, happier!

Colleen Neumann, PsyD, MSW

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the field of eating disorders. I work as part of a team at the Center for Hope of NOVA, a comprehensive outpatient eating disorders program. At the Center I offer individual and family therapy for clients struggling with eating disorders, and also lead relapse prevention, adult anxiety, and yoga groups. Please don't hesitate to contact me at 703 466 5000 so we can discuss how I can best help you in your recovery!